Caroline Barker

Healthcare Business: More Guidance on Warning Notices but still uncertainty

In May 2013 CQC issued new Guidance on Warning Notices.  The Guidance goes some way to deal with the issues that Ridouts has relentlessly pushed CQC to consider as part of representations we have made on behalf of clients challenging Warning Notices since their introduction. CQC now accepts that it must consider representations beyond why …

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Caring Times: How many new starts does CQC require?

At Ridouts we have seen an increasingly aggressive CQC emerging over the last year.  It is not holding back when it comes to taking enforcement action against providers it deems to be non-compliant with the law.  However, in our experience, whilst the CQC is determined to push forward fervently against providers, the case the CQC …

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Care Talk: Managing Medication in Home Care

Late last year, CQC announced that it was going to carry out themed inspections of 250 home care providers in addition to planned reviews.  The themed inspections will start in April 2012 and will look at: ·         Respecting and involving people who use services; ·         Care and welfare of people who use services; and ·         …

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Healthcare Business: Do local authorities have the authority? – How they are confusing their role

At Ridouts we are seeing an increased number of local authorities getting close to and acting beyond their legal powers. Local Authorities have very limited powers yet in many instances are trying to either regulate or micro-manage a care home business.  This should be resisted. Local authorities have two distinct roles, although these can often …

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